{"id":14192,"date":"2024-06-26T10:15:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T17:15:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=14192"},"modified":"2024-06-26T10:15:06","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T17:15:06","slug":"rv-slide-out-maintenance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/rv-slide-out-maintenance\/","title":{"rendered":"RV Slide Out Maintenance: Top Tips for Longevity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Slide room, bump out, slider:<\/em> these are all common names for the piece of your RV that slides out to add extra floor space. These mechanized components are often found in the bedroom or living areas<\/strong>, better known as the hubs of your RV, where your family spends the most time (and therefore<\/em> needs the most living space). <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because it’s not legal to drive an RV with extended slide-outs,<\/strong> <\/em>you’ll need to retract these additional living areas when it’s time to hit the road<\/a>. If a malfunction arises, you may end up stranded until you’re able to recall your bump-outs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that slide-outs are also the number one culprit for costly leak-related repairs? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to avoid those expensive repairs, it all starts with proper (and consistent) RV slide-out maintenance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Identify Your Type of RV Slide-Out System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we get to the tips, you need to know which RV slide-out system you have. There are two main types.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Type #1: Electric Slide-Outs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Electronic slide-outs <\/strong>are simpler but not as powerful. That’s why you find them on smaller, lightweight slide-outs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within the category of electric slide-outs, there are three subcategories: <\/p>\n\n\n\n